Royal Veterinary College
Job title:
Research Assistant in Food Safety (PPS-0188-24)
Company
Royal Veterinary College
Job description
Veterinary Epidemiology, Economics & Public Health Group Location: Hawkshead (nr Potters Bar, Herts) / Camden (Kings Cross, London)
Salary: £38,721 to £49,521 Per Annum Including London Weighting
Fixed Term / Full Time
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Friday 19 July 2024
Interview Date: Monday 29 July 2024
Reference: PPS-0188-24RVC invites applications for a research assistant position with expertise in the application of statistical and epidemiological methods to tackle microbiological food safety hazards. The position will be based at the Royal Veterinary College and the candidate will work with other members of the Veterinary Epidemiology Economics and Public Health Group, which is part of the Department for Pathobiology and Population Sciences (PPS). The successful candidate will collaborate closely with researchers at the Quadram Institute, contributing to their Strategic Programme on ‘Microbes and Food Safety’.The candidate will appraise and expand existing probabilistic models of exposure to foodborne pathogens and will contribute to the conceptualization and implementation of new models. Although this is a research position, the candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to teaching and learning activities and develop educational skills, including contribution to international training programs.This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team, contribute to impactful research at the interface of quantitative sciences, food safety and public health, and establish national and international collaborations. The Royal Veterinary College is a reference centre in Veterinary Epidemiology for the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and, jointly with the Animal and Plant Health Agency, a Collaborating Centre in Risk Analysis and Modelling of the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH). The Quadram Institute uniquely brings together researchers, academics, food industry, and NHS clinicians to address global challenges in human health, food and disease.We offer a generous reward package including:
- Competitive and attractive pension package
- Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and concessionary days) pro-rata
- On site café and restaurant
- Free membership to the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus
- A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
For further information or to discuss informally please contact Prof. Javier Guitian,Further details:The RVC values Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and therefore welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities. Balancing both the needs of the business with those of our staff, we will consider applications to work on a flexible basis.Find JobsSearch Jobs:Existing Account / Staff MemberDo you have an existing account, or are you a member of staff?New UserFor new applicants, please register for an account
Expected salary
£38721 – 49521 per year
Location
Kings Cross, Central London – Camden Town, North West London
Job date
Sat, 06 Jul 2024 02:08:19 GMT
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